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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,945.52, 589,133.76 and 235,932.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,945.52, 589,133.76 and 235,932.96 is: 325,559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,945.52 : 589,133.76 = 235,932.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,945.52/589,133.76 = 235,932.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,945.52x = 589,133.76 × 235,932.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,945.52x = 138,996,071,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,996,071,832.73/426,945.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,559.27

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